Hirbandh

Hirbandh is a Town and Subdivision in Bankura District of West Bengal. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Hirbandh Block (CD) is 02374. The total area of Hirbandh Subdivision is 193 km². Hirbandh has a sex ratio of approximately 953 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Hirbandh Subdivision

Hirbandh Subdivision has a total of 119 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Hirbandh Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Hirbandh Subdivision

The population profile of Hirbandh Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Hirbandh Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 83,834 people. Includes nearly 42,917 males and 40,917 females. Rural population is about 83,834 people.
• There are around 9,977 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 5,067 boys and 4,910 girls.
• Literate population is about 47,399 people. Non-literate population is around 36,435 people.
• There are nearly 17,249 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Hirbandh Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Hirbandh Subdivision is approximately 22,827 people, including 11,681 males and 11,146 females. Around 22,827 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Hirbandh Subdivision is about 23,806 people, including 11,861 males and 11,945 females. Around 23,806 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 434 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 434 people per sq. km.